Dogs Now Welcome at 27 Arlington Restaurants

Arlington County has given the go-ahead to 27 restaurants and cafes to host dogs in outdoor dining areas.

The restaurants were approved for variance permits to allow dogs, in a program first announced in April, according to the county’s Public Health Division. Previously, it was against county code to allow pets to hang out in all restaurant dining areas.

“Public Health staff has worked closely with restaurants to ensure that the restaurants’ operating plans comply with all health and safety requirements, and staff will continue to work with restaurants on an ongoing basis,” the county said in a press release. It “is left to the restaurants with variances to decide which outdoor tables are reserved for patrons with dogs.”

Below is the list of restaurants approved for canine dining:

American Seafood

Arlington Capital View Renaissance & Residence Inn

Arlington Capital View Renaissance – Illy

Asia Bistro

California Pizza Kitchen

California Tortilla (Crystal City)

Chasin’ Tails

Elevation Burger

Faccia Luna

House of Steep

Jay’s Saloon & Grille

La Côte D’Or Café

Lyon Hall

Mexicali Blues Restaurant & Bar

Nando’s Peri Peri

Rappahannock Coffee

Rhodeside Grill

Rockland BBQ and Grill

Saigon Saigon

Samuel Beckett’s Irish Pub

Sine Irish Pub & Restaurant

Thai at Corner Restaurant

THAI Shirlington

The Green Turtle

The Liberty Tavern

William Jeffrey’s Tavern

World of Beer

All restaurants that allow dogs on their premises must comply with these public health guidelines:

Signs must clearly mark which tables are “dog-friendly”

Outdoor dining area must be accessible from a separate entrance, to ensure that pets do not enter through the indoor area

Tables may not be pre-set with cutlery, glasses, or plates, but must be set only diners are seated

Food may not be prepared in the outdoor dining area — only served there

Incidents must be promptly reported

Dogs that are disruptive or in poor health must be excluded by restaurant staff

Dogs are not allowed on chairs, seats, benches, or tables, and must be on a leash and under control of an adult at all times.

Other restaurants that meet the guidelines and can still apply for the variance to allow dogs.